Crystal Gutierrez, owner of Lucent Crystal Beauty has been a licensed cosmetologist for almost 14 years. She specialized in glam bridal and event styling for most of her career . She is known by her clients and around Austin as Glam Fairy Crystal. A name affectionally given to her by her clients and friends. Her interest in hair loss grew more and more after seeing the amount of clients experiencing hair loss growing rapidly. In 2020 during the “GREAT PAUSE”, Crystal found herself worried and lost. After a couple of weeks of a never ending pity party for one, she decided to use this new found sense of time wisely and educate herself in what she never had time for before… hair loss aka Trichology. After finding a mentor, she worked under her for a full year, obtaining an enormous amount of education in a short period of time. She worked with different types of alternative hair systems. She trained in long hair bonding and dabbled in the study of trichology. Crystal has worked with established leaders in the hair loss industry including Great Lengths, HairUWear, EZIHairpro, HairDreams, Jon Renau and Cesare Ragazzi. She also attended the 2021 American Hair Loss Council Annual conference in San Diego with her former mentor, where she networked, attended classes and further confirmed this is exactly where she belonged. Since leaving her mentor’s salon in 2021, Crystal, has focused on earning multiple certifications to provide different forms of cosmetic hair loss solutions, including extension, extension toppers, SMP, Toppers and wigs and is not stopping there. Crystal is eager to continue learning and is currently enrolled in a two year trichology program with World of Trichology Society. Now that her non-compete contract has ended, she is ready to apply all she has learned and is ready to continue growing through this journey along with her clients.

When Crystal first found out her original name wasn’t going to work out she was heart broken. She held on to her dream salon name for over 3 years while she worked hard to make her dreams come true. When it came down to deciding a new name she knew she couldn’t stick to anything close to the original plan. When asking her friends and family for suggestions her only rule she had was, “I don’t want my name in it”. Every suggestion given had Crystal in the name despite her cringing every time she heard her name. One night before bed the word “Lucent” crossed her mind and as she googled the meaning she instantly knew her new name. That night Lucent Crystal Beauty was born.

Lucent is defined in the oxford dictionary as “glowing with or giving off light”. The literary word lucent essentially means "luminous" or "radiant," glowing with a soft, bright light. Although Crystal is the owner’s name it really stands for an actual Crystal. Crystals are known for hollistic healing. Beauty is described as “the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit”.

Although not the original plan Crystal instantly fell in love with her new name. you see Crystal has always been told by her clients and friends she has a tendency of glowing brightly. Despite the trials and tribulations life presents her she always has a way to look at the positive and glow even bright. But the truth is Crystal shines bright because of her biggest supporters. The holistic healing of crystals ties in Crystal’s new found passion of Trichology. A good Trichologist takes a holistic approach when focusing on the health of your hair and scalp. Beauty is pretty straight forward but Crystal also believe beauty is preceptive. Her biggest mission is to redefine beauty standard and encourage everyone to love themselves with or without glam.

Lucent Crystal Beauty isn’t just a name. It’s our mission to radiate healthy Beauty. .

“There is no limit to how radiant you can be”

There is an unscrupulous side to this trade that preys on the poor and disadvantaged around the world and peddles mixed fiber of unknown origins that has been chemically treated. Human Hair, because of its value, can be shaved involuntarily which does not qualify as ‘ethically sourced’. Large corporations like HairuWear ( Raquel Welch, Great lengths) EZIHair Pro and Jon Renau invest heavily in establishing ethical sourcing practices that ensure the best quality fiber with an established chain of custody. Great Lengths and HairuWear are a B Corp certified. B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.

The company's name, Great Lengths, is a clever pun which references both the idea of making that extra effort, always going above and beyond, as well as conveying the image of their trademark long, sinuous strands of hair.

Honestly, there isn't a "right" answer—many people can wear and look great in both wigs and hair toppers! In many instances, it comes down to personal preference and it may even be dependent on the occasion or weather as well.

Most people when starting out with early stages of hair thinning, hair loss, or alopecia opt for top hair topper because it is the easiest to blend and has the most realistic hairline.

If you are at a more advanced stage of hair loss or completely bald, you will likely want to opt for a wig.

If you fit somwhere in the middle then both options can work for you.

Come in and let talk about options for you.

Scalp micropigmentation is a safe and non-invasive treatment for people who are bald or have thinning hair. We use detailed micro-needles to deposit pigment into the scalp, replicating the hair follicles. This restores the look of fuller hair and a stronger hairlines.

Trained by the best in Texas, Ian Dennis veteran SMP artist. Trained in the early days of the innovative technique by the original inventors of SMP . Ian worked across Europe and the United States before settling in Houston, Texas.

Every SMP case is different. Depending on a few factors the price can range between $800 – $4000. The clients needs and desires alter the quote as well. I.e. making thinning hair look thicker or creating the look of a shaved head

4 main factors we use to determine your final quote:

1. The amount of area that is needed to cover.

2. The amount of hair remaining and it’s density.

3. The amount of blending required into the client’s existing hair.

4. Are there any scars to cover from surgery or any other special situation?

A disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out body hair.

The urges involve pulling out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of the body.

Symptoms include compulsive hair pulling and hair loss, such as bald patches on the scalp. Social and work functioning may be affected.

Treatment options include counseling, aversion therapy and medications, such as antidepressants. Therapy is one of the best forms of treatment for this disorder.

Trichology focuses on treating the hair from the inside-out. A healthy scalp begins with a healthy body. The most widely known conditions treated with Trichology are: Telogen Effluvium, Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Hair Loss, Traction Alopecia, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Pityriasis (dandruff).

A healthy scalp equal healthy strong full hair. Anyone with hair loss and scalp concerns could benefit from trichology.

Alternative hair or non-surgical hair replacement is a technique of attaching a hair replacement system to the scalp. This hair system is made of 100% natural human hair and is customized to precisely match the density and color of your hair. Many modern hair systems undetectable, with a similar shape and texture to your real hair.

The MicroLines method integrates a micro-fine, nearly “invisible” hair net into the guest's existing hair. A special bonding ring, made from a crystal polymer material, is gently worked into the guest's hair. MicroLines have high-grade human hair attached to them, which matches the guest's existing color and length.

Hair extensions are a cosmetic procedure and should only be applied to healthy hair. Hair must be at least 5cm in length, though ideally 8cm or longer to ensure comfortable and discreet attachments. There are some medical conditions that may make a minority of clients unsuitable for extensions. Suitability is discussed during a consultation with a Great Lengths Certified Stylist. Wanna know more? Click on this link to go to GL’s FAQ

Cheveux Direct is fully customizable to your pattern and degree of hair loss. Designed for a precise fit with the most natural scalp appearance and base material, this system provides the perfect contour to your natural head shape for a flush, comfortable fit.

The high-end European human hair system is available in lengths from 6 to 16 inches, with three base materials to choose from.

The Answer is YES! We offer many options for all hair loss conditions. If I don’t have the solution I will try to guide you to the right person with answers.

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